Insurance-related bills also awaited final tweaks and votes, not an unusual position for legislation affecting our industry. The Florida Legislature is a lot like a basketball game; it's the final few moments that provide the most drama and determine the ultimate winners. The legislation tackling PIP fraud appeared to be cruising along with only a few speed bumps, but the numerous bills addressing property insurance, sinkholes, reinsurance, and Citizens Property Insurance Corp. were still garnering heated debate as end-of-session neared.
So, here we are, down to the final minutes. I would make some predictions, but I was so sure that the University of Florida was headed for the Final Four that I am leery to predict what may happen in the remaining days of session, especially if we go into "legislative overtime." On to happier news.
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